ROUTE SALES DRIVER at Northeast Foods in Annapolis, MD

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. – the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Our Core Beliefs:

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

The Route Sales Driver will be at the forefront of customer service, sales, delivery, and account collection. This role involves physically demanding work, effective customer communication, and proactive sales strategies to promote route growth and ensure account retention. We are seeking a self-organized individual with a professional demeanor, solid organizational and management skills, and an impeccable driving record.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver, display, and sell bakery products to customers in an assigned area. Serve all customers on the assigned route, making up to 40 stops per day.
• Track customer sales by maintaining order files, collections information, and route history. Handle customer relations by understanding customer store policies affecting bakery products and establishing professional relationships.
• Identify and report route problems to the sales manager.
• Meet and exceed sales goals according to company standards.
• Check the assigned truck before loading, keep it clean, and notify maintenance of necessary repairs.
• Verify product during load to ensure accurate customer orders and secure the load to prevent damage.
• Manage the schedule for timely deliveries.
• Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures, including work rules.

Qualifications:

• One year or more of experience in a sales environment. High School diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License. Clear and distinct communication skills.
• Read and comprehending policies and procedures.
• Capability to deliver stacks of bread to customer facilities, including navigating stairs or other challenging locations.
• Ability to maneuver and move stacks of bread, weighing up to 100-300 lbs. from warehouse to truck to the customer using a bread hook.
• Maintain a professional appearance, including proper uniform attire, personal hygiene, and grooming.

What’s in it for you?

At H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and work hard to create a workplace where people can grow and thrive. Along with equitable pay, we provide exceptional benefits designed to support you both at work and in life. Our comprehensive and affordable packages include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; retirement savings; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; and, of course, some very cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

H&S Family of Bakeries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit.

Offer Determination Guidelines:

The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.